Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Tianjin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tianjin or Sydney?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tianjin or Sydney? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tianjin or Sydney?
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Tianjin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTianjin $92Sydney $207
The average daily cost (per person) in Tianjin is $92, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $207. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Tianjin and Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTianjin $35Sydney $103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTianjin $70Sydney $206
Compare Hotels in Tianjin and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Tianjin or Sydney? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tianjin $37Sydney $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beijing Airport Transfer from Tianjin International Cruise Port: $130
- Beijing Daxing or Capital Int’l Airport Private Departure Transfer from Tianjin : $128
- Binhai Airport Private Transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port: $80
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- Cruise Transfer:Tianjin International Home Port to Beijing PEK or Daxing Airport: $118
- Port Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotels: $100
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Train Stations (Tianjin/Tanggu): $63
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN): $39
- Private One Way Tianjin Port Transfer to Beijing including Great Wall Sightseeing: $198
- Private One Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port and Beijing: $132
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$13
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Taxi to Airport$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- From Special Event, Festival or Conference Transfers: $661
- Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $363
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $355
- Airport Transfer from Sydney Airport to Hotels: $295
- Private City, Harbour, and Bondi Tour with Transfer: $274
- Private Transfer from Sydney Hotels to Airport: $255
- Private Transfer from Sydney City Hotels to Newcastle Cruise Port: $252
- Private Transfer - Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Cruise Port: $252
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $251
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney CBD/Downtown to Sydney Airport 1-11 people: $242
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-11 people: $242
- Featherdale Wildlife Park with Exclusive Private Transfers: $234
Is it cheaper to fly into Tianjin or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney and Tianjin change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayTianjin $36Sydney $77
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.62
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Lunch Special$9.81
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.81
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Meat Pies$3.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
- City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $54
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $60
- Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $64
- Kids Cooking Classes: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tianjin $10Sydney $31
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin International Cruise Home Port to Beijing Airport/City Tr: $119
- Guided Day Tour to Tianjin Downtown with Lunch: $148
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $176
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Port-up To Beijing City Self-Guide Tour and Drop-off at Beijing Hotel: $192
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour: $214
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $215
- Private Tianjin Shopping Tour: $218
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$29
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$125
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Powerhouse Museum$9.85
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sunrise Serenity Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour: $104
- #1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park: $188
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure: $113
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour From Sydney: $117
- 1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour: $45
- 14-Day Sydney to Cairns, Fraser, Whitsundays Comfort Tour: $5,614
- 2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $99
- 3 Hours Elvis Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $53
- 30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour: $238
- 30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2: $331
- 45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride: $66
- 45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTianjin $11Sydney $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$10
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Wollongong Bar Crawl Go Out with a Gong: $15
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $47
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $78
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
- From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $149
- Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney: $151
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tianjin and Sydney, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Tianjin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tianjin is in Asia and Sydney is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tianjin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tianjin and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney than you might in Tianjin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tianjin Expensive? and Is Sydney Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tianjin or Sydney?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Tianjin. When comparing the sizes of Tianjin and Sydney, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Tianjin or Sydney?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Sydney is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Tianjin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Tianjin or Sydney in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tianjin as well as Sydney. Additionally, many visitors come to Sydney in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Tianjin is generally a little warmer than Sydneyin January. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around 27°C (80°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In the summer, Tianjin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sydneyin January. Tianjin gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 236 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sydney. Tianjin receives a lot of rain in the summer. Tianjin usually gets more rain in July than Sydneyin January. Tianjin gets 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryTianjin 27°C (80°F)Sydney 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Sydney in the Autumn?
Both Sydney and Tianjin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Sydney for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Tianjin is cooler than Sydney in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around 15°C (58°F) in October, and Sydney fluctuates around 19°C (65°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. Tianjin usually receives more sunshine than Sydney during autumn. Tianjin gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sydney. In October, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Sydneyin April. Tianjin gets 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilTianjin 15°C (58°F)Sydney 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Sydney in the Winter?
Both Sydney and Tianjin during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Sydney because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Tianjin can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Tianjin is much colder than Sydney. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tianjin in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Sydney averages at about 12°C (53°F)in July.
In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tianjin. In the winter, Tianjin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sydneyin July. Tianjin gets 201 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 208 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in January than Sydneyin July. Tianjin gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyTianjin -3°C (27°F)Sydney 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Sydney in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tianjin and Sydney. Also, the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
In April, Tianjin is generally cooler than Sydneyin October. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around 14°C (58°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sydney this time of the year. In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tianjin usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sydney during spring. Tianjin gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Sydneyin October. Tianjin gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberTianjin 14°C (58°F)Sydney 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Sydney and Tianjin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.